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ID-81-20 1 (1981-01-06)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabbjw0001 and id is 1 raw text is: 'e 'Vo S lqogq 0° zw. UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 INTERNATIONAL DIVISION B-200438 JANUARY 6,1981 Mr. David A. Raymond Acting Director, Trade and Development Program International Development Cooperation Agency 114084 Dear Mr. Raymond: Subject: E-$reased management action needed to help TDP meet its objectivesJ(ID-81-20) We have reviewed the International Development Coopera- tion Agency (IDCA) Trade and Development Program (TDP). The objective of our review was to assess TDP effectiveness in achieving its dual objectives to (1) foster development over- seas and (2) promote U.S. exports of technology and services for development projects. We found that --with available data it is difficult to demonstrate the extent to which TDP has contributed to development in developing countries or to increased U.S. exports; --more systematic data collection and evalu- ation procedures are required; --coordination between TDP and other trade and development agencies requires strengthening; and --TDP personnel problems could affect program effectiveness. If TDP is to effectively achieve its objectives, increased management attention should be focused on solving the above problems. Some problems were aggravated when TDP became a separate component within IDCA, but none of these problems are new. Action is especially important because future funding may be made contingent upon whether TDP proves that it is meeting its objectives and is operating effectively. We have discussed the above matters with program offi- cials and have incorporated their views where appropriate. We look forward to hearing what actions you plan to take in / 'c - (471940)

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